Financial controller.

About the CompanyA well-established, growing engineering firm is seeking a high-potential Controller to join its leadership team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a CPA currently working in public accounting—or someone with a strong public/private accounting mix—to transition into a highly visible corporate leadership position. The organization is specifically interested in a bright, intellectually curious accounting professional who understands financial reporting, controls and audit standards and is ready to expand into broader operational finance. Direct engineering or construction industry experience is not required. The company is willing to invest in training the right individual on industry-specific accounting practices.About the RoleReporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will work closely with the executive leadership team and have meaningful exposure to the organization’s financial strategy, operational performance, and continued growth.ResponsibilitiesLead the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activitiesManage the monthly, quarterly and annual close processesPrepare and review financial statements and management reportingMaintain compliance with GAAP and applicable accounting standardsPartner with external auditors and coordinate annual audit activitiesStrengthen internal controls, accounting policies and financial proceduresOversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries and account analysisSupport budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow analysisProvide the CFO and executive leadership with meaningful financial and operational insightsAssist with system enhancements, automation and process-improvement initiativesDevelop a deeper understanding of project accounting, work in progress and the financial dynamics of the engineering and construction sectorsSupport and mentor members of the accounting teamParticipate in special projects related to growth, system integration and organizational transformationQualificationsActive CPA license requiredPublic accounting experience requiredApproximately five or more years of progressive accounting experiencePublic/private accounting combination strongly preferred, although professionals currently in public accounting are encouraged to applyStrong technical accounting, financial reporting and audit foundationExperience working with privately held, middle-market or project-based clients is beneficialPrevious supervisory or team-lead experience preferredAdvanced Excel and financial systems capabilitiesStrong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skillsExcellent executive-level communication and presentation abilitiesPreferred SkillsPublic/private accounting combination strongly preferredExperience working with privately held, middle-market or project-based clients is beneficialPrevious supervisory or team-lead experience preferred